The spring 2026 economic forecasts point to a slowdown in economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East is causing a new energy crisis that is fuelling inflation and undermining economic confidence. Before the end of February 2026, the EU economy was expected to continue growing at a moderate pace alongside a further decline […]
Eurobarometer: growing concern increases demand for European measures
Most Europeans are concerned about security, specifically conflicts (72%), terrorism (67%), natural disasters exacerbated by climate change (66%), cyberattacks (66%) and uncontrolled migration (65%). 89% of respondents say that EU countries should be more united in tackling these global threats. 86% would like the EU to have more influence and 73% would like the EU […]
Internships – Business Cycle Analysis Division (BCE) – Germany
The Business Cycle Analysis Division analyses and forecasts actual macroeconomic developments in the main euro area countries and in the euro area as a whole. This involves monitoring economic cycles, analysing the main components of domestic demand and developing innovative economic and forecasting tools using cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning, text mining […]
Report from experts on Cohesion Policy proposes ways to maximise the effectiveness and impact of Cohesion Policy in the future
The independent Group of High-Level Specialists on the Future of Cohesion Policy presented its report, which assessed the functioning of Cohesion Policy and included recommendations on how to ensure the Policy continues to promote prosperity and convergence across the EU. These recommendations will add to the ongoing reflections and body of opinions from many stakeholders and […]
EEA says European population’s exposure to bisphenol A use exceeds safe health thresholds
According to the EEA report, based on data collected in an EU human biomonitoring study, up to 100% of the participating individuals in 11 EU countries were likely to be exposed to the chemical, at levels above safe health thresholds. This raises important health concerns for the EU population as a whole. Taking into account […]
Sustainability Scholarship
The Danish platform for lifelong learning, finduddannelse.dk, is offering a scholarship of up to €5000 to people from anywhere in the world who want to study a master’s programme fighting on the impact of climate change. The scholarship will be awarded for programme studies starting at the latest in January 2023. Eligible candidates must have […]
EU Drug Markets: Impact of COVID-19
EMCDDA and Europol analyse impact of pandemic on EU drug markets. New report provides window onto EU drug market changes during COVID-19 What effect is COVID-19 having on the largest criminal market in the EU? This question is explored in EU Drug Markets: Impact of COVID-19, a new report out today from the European Monitoring […]